Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 21:20
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Berean Standard Bible
Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
King James Version
[There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
World English Bible
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up.
American Standard Version
There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 21
18 The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.
19 Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.
20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them.
21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
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